Interpreter -V

Position: Interpreter I-V
Description

Interpreter I-V (Hourly Pool)

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

HOURLY POOL

LEVELS I-V: $35.00 - $65.00 Hourly

Long Beach Community College District is seeking qualified individuals for Sign Language Interpreter positions with experience levels ranging from a Level I Interpreter with emergent proficiency in ASL to a Level V Interpreter with the highest fluency in ASL. Incumbents, under general supervision, will act as a sign language interpreter/translator for deaf and hard-of-hearing students and /or faculty and staff for all classroom and job-related assignments and college sanctioned activities, using a variety of manual and verbal communication systems, with the ability to clearly and accurately present information and foster successful inclusion and interaction between the student, classmates, faculty/staff, and administrators.

If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented Long Beach City College team. Go Vikings!

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION

* Type of position:
Hourly/On-Call as needed

* Location:

LAC and TTC

* Salary Information:

Level I - $35.00 / hr

Level II - $45.00 / hr

Level III - $50.00 /hr

Level IV - $55.00 / hr

Level V - $60.00 / hr

For further information on the position or application process, please contact .

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Here at Long Beach City College (LBCC), we celebrate equity, diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We strive to ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities.

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Duties

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision of the Disabled Students and Program Services (DSPS) Administrator and/or Human Resources (HR) Manager, acts as a sign language interpreter/transl iterator for deaf and hard-of-hearing students and/or faculty and staff for all classroom and job-related assignments and college sanctioned activities, using a variety of manual and verbal communication systems, with the ability to clearly and accurately present information and foster successful inclusion and interaction between the student, classmates, faculty/staff, and administrators.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a non-permanent assignment. interpreters may work in support of student needs through DSPS under the general guidance of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Coordinator and/or in support of faculty/staff interpreting needs through HR under general guidance of the Interpreter and Accommodation Services Coordinator, if eligible.

for the full description:
Interpreter I-V

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

Education, Training and

Experience:

Interpreter I

* Graduation from high school or G.E.D with a minimum of six (6) months paid of volunteer interpreting experience. Completion of an interpreter training/educational program or its equivalent is preferred.

* The incumbent will be required to complete in-house evaluation process score ranging 1-2 and demonstrate emergent proficiency in ASL or other sign modalities as required by an in-house evaluation.

* Ability to interpret/transliterate independently, on a limited basis, as determined by the DSPS department.

Interpreter II

* Graduation from high school or G.E.D with a minimum of one (1) year of paid interpreting experience. Completion of an interpreter training/educational program or its equivalent is preferred.

* The incumbent will be required to complete in-house evaluation process score ranging 2-3 and demonstrate proficiency in ASL or other sign modalities as required by an in-house evaluation.

* Understanding of course content in major areas of study. Ability to work effectively as a solo interpreter in select courses and with a team interpreter, as determined by the DSPS department.

Interpreter III

* Graduation from high school or G.E.D with a minimum of three (3) years of paid interpreting experience; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. Completion of an interpreter training/educational program or its equivalent is preferred.

* The incumbent must demonstrate fluency in interpreting and/or transliterating and demonstrate proficiency in expressive and receptive interpreting skills as required by an in-house evaluation.

* The incumbent requires a high level of understanding of course content across the college curriculum.

* Ability to work successfully as part of an interpreting team in a classroom setting or other campus venues.

* Ability to work effectively as a solo interpreter in select courses and with a team interpreter, as determined by the DSPS…